Assistant Professor of Lighting Design
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Job Location:
Spartanburg, SC - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The Department of Theatre at Wofford College invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Lighting Design beginning August 2026. We seek a dynamic artist-educator who is excited to engage with undergraduate students in a liberal arts setting and contribute to a collaborative and forward-thinking theatre program. The Department is housed in the Rosalind S. Richardson Center for the Arts a state-of-the-art building (opened 2017) that is home to both theatre and visual arts including a 325-seat proscenium theatre a 100-seat black box theatre classrooms and offices in addition to extensive gallery museum and studio spaces.
For more information about Wofford College and the Department of Theatre visit the Theatre program page.
Teaching and Production Responsibilities
The successful candidate will
Serve as the departments resident lighting designer
Teach at least two courses per semester related to design and production with flexibility to teach in related areas of expertise or interest. The teaching load is 3:1:3 typically including two classroom courses and one course equivalent for production design responsibilities plus a flexible Interim course during January.
Design lighting for all departmental productions (typically 3-4 annually) including:
Two main stage shows
Two black box projects
A student-directed January term production
End-of-semester course showcases
Mentor and supervise student lighting designers and technicians
Maintain and oversee lighting systems in two well-equipped performance venues
Collaborate closely with faculty staff and guest artists to support a vibrant season
Qualifications
MFA in Theatre Design (with a concentration in Lighting Design) required by August 2026 (or MFA in Lighting Design Theatre Design Theatre Technology or another similar terminal degree required by August 2026)
Demonstrated excellence or potential in undergraduate teaching (strongly preferred)
Professional or academic lighting design experience
Commitment to inclusive teaching and supporting a diverse student body
Strong collaborative communication organizational and interpersonal skills (and a sense of humor)
Experience with ETC lighting sytems is required. Knowledge of Vectorworks (preferred) or AutoCAD QLab and Lightwright required. Knowledge of Sketchup Revit Solidworks Rhino or similar programs desirable.
Application Process
For your application to be fully considered please apply via the Wofford Careers Page and be sure to include the following:
Cover letter addressing qualifications and interest in the position
Curriculum vitae
Portfolio of lighting design work (PDF or link to online portfolio)
Statement of teaching philosophy including approach to inclusive pedagogy
Contact information for three professional references
Applications received by January 15 2026 will receive full consideration. The position will remain open until filled.
ABOUT WOFFORD COLLEGE
SPARTANBURG SOUTH CAROLINA
EEO STATEMENT
Wofford College values diversity within our students faculty and staff and strives to recruit develop and retain the most talented people. Wofford College does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race color creed religion sex sexual orientation transgender status gender identity age national origin disability veteran status or any other legally protected status in accordance with applicable federal state and local laws. For information about Woffords Title IX compliance visit It is the policy of Wofford College to provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities for employment. If you require any accommodations to participate in any part of the hiring process please contact
Key Skills
- Experience Working With Students
- Classroom Experience
- Medical Management
- Library Services
- Pharmacy Residency
- Research Experience
- Teaching
- Higher Education Teaching
- Curriculum Development
- Grant Writing
- Mentoring
- Research Laboratory Experience
